■ Pinch back chrysanthemums to encourage more branching for a full plant. Make cuttings of your favorite chrysanthemums and root in mixture of sand and peat moss. Cover cutting box with plastic and place in a shaded area for five to six days to prevent wilting.

■ Fertilize annual blooming plants with a balanced fertilizer, and move or transplant house plants outdoors.

■ Watch for spider mites in the garden. High pressure water sprays will often reduce mite populations, or an approved miticide can be used.

■ Plant okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes, sweet corn and beans when soil temperatures stay 65 to 70 degrees or higher at a depth of four to six inches.

■ Divide spring and early summer perennials — including daffodils, daylilies and irises — and replant the best clumps. Discard the diseased or damaged material and share any surplus with friends, family, school or community garden.

■ Treat for grubworms two weeks after beetles emerge.

■ Adequate moisture and an application of nitrogen fertilizer for roses will improve the quality and quantity of flowers for September and October.